Where did NMDC Limited and MECON Limited inaugurate their international offices to expand India’s industrial presence?

• Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, formally inaugurated the international offices of NMDC Limited and MECON Limited in Dubai, UAE. • NMDC Limited: India’s largest iron ore producer and exporter, founded in 1958 under the Ministry of Steel. o Annual production: 45 million tonnes. o Mines in Bailadila, Chhattisgarh and Donimalai, Karnataka. o Dubai office acts as a strategic hub for global market intelligence, mineral scouting, and international collaborations. • MECON Limited: Established in 1959, provides engineering, design, and consultancy services for heavy industries including metals, oil & gas, power, and infrastructure. o Dubai office expands India’s footprint in industrial consultancy and showcases Indian engineering expertise globally. • The offices aim to strengthen India-UAE industrial ties, global competitiveness, and facilitate access to strategic mineral assets and engineering projects worldwide.